162 lines
4.7 KiB
Markdown
162 lines
4.7 KiB
Markdown
# Reddit Account Verification - Work Item
|
|
|
|
**Parent:** FRE-633 - Reddit AMA preparation and execution
|
|
**Work Item:** Account Verification
|
|
**Priority:** HIGH (blocks Reddit AMA execution)
|
|
**Created:** 2026-04-26
|
|
**Due:** T-7 days before launch (target: May 10, 2026 for May 17 launch)
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
## Objective
|
|
|
|
Verify that the Reddit account to be used for the AMA meets all subreddit requirements, or identify an alternative account.
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
## Requirements
|
|
|
|
### r/SideProject Requirements
|
|
- **Account Age:** 30+ days preferred (unwritten rule, enforced for spam prevention)
|
|
- **Karma:** 100+ total karma (minimum threshold)
|
|
- **Subreddit Karma:** Active participation in r/SideProject (comment history preferred)
|
|
- **Recent Activity:** No recent spam/self-promotion violations
|
|
|
|
### r/Screenwriting Requirements
|
|
- **Account Age:** No strict minimum, but aged accounts trusted more
|
|
- **Karma:** 100+ recommended
|
|
- **Flair:** May require user flair (check with mods)
|
|
- **Post Type:** Resource posts typically allowed from participating members
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
## Verification Checklist
|
|
|
|
### Step 1: Identify Account
|
|
- [ ] Determine which Reddit account will be used
|
|
- Option A: Company account (@ScripterApp or similar)
|
|
- Option B: CMO personal account
|
|
- Option C: Founding Engineer personal account
|
|
- Option D: Create new account (NOT recommended - needs aging time)
|
|
|
|
- [ ] Document account details:
|
|
- Username: _______________
|
|
- Account created: _______________
|
|
- Account age (days): _______________
|
|
|
|
### Step 2: Check Account Metrics
|
|
- [ ] Total karma: _______________ (target: 100+)
|
|
- [ ] Post karma: _______________
|
|
- [ ] Comment karma: _______________
|
|
- [ ] Karma in r/SideProject: _______________
|
|
- [ ] Karma in r/Screenwriting: _______________
|
|
|
|
### Step 3: Review Account History
|
|
- [ ] Check recent posts (last 30 days)
|
|
- Any self-promotion? Y/N
|
|
- Any removed posts? Y/N
|
|
- Any strikes/warnings? Y/N
|
|
|
|
- [ ] Check recent comments (last 30 days)
|
|
- Active participation? Y/N
|
|
- Any removed comments? Y/N
|
|
- Sentiment generally positive? Y/N
|
|
|
|
### Step 4: Review Subreddit Rules
|
|
- [ ] r/SideProject rules reviewed
|
|
- URL: https://www.reddit.com/r/SideProject/about/rules
|
|
- Self-promotion allowed? Y/N
|
|
- Requires participation ratio? Y/N
|
|
- Specific flair needed? Y/N
|
|
|
|
- [ ] r/Screenwriting rules reviewed
|
|
- URL: https://www.reddit.com/r/Screenwriting/about/rules
|
|
- Resource posts allowed? Y/N
|
|
- Mod approval needed? Y/N
|
|
- Specific flair needed? Y/N
|
|
|
|
### Step 5: Decision Point
|
|
- [ ] Account approved for use
|
|
- [ ] Account needs karma building (estimate: ___ days)
|
|
- [ ] Account needs alternative (identify backup account)
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
## Alternative Account Options
|
|
|
|
If primary account doesn't meet requirements:
|
|
|
|
### Option 1: Use Team Member Account
|
|
- Identify team member with aged Reddit account (100+ karma)
|
|
- Verify they're comfortable with public association
|
|
- Brief them on AMA engagement expectations
|
|
|
|
### Option 2: Build Karma on Current Account
|
|
- Timeline: 7-14 days of active participation
|
|
- Strategy: Comment genuinely on 10-20 posts/day in target subreddits
|
|
- Avoid any self-promotion during building phase
|
|
- Track karma growth daily
|
|
|
|
### Option 3: Mod Outreach
|
|
- Contact r/SideProject moderators before posting
|
|
- Explain launch context, ask for guidance
|
|
- May get exception for legitimate product launch
|
|
- Template: `/marketing/reddit-mod-outreach-execution.md`
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
## Success Criteria
|
|
|
|
✅ **Account Ready:**
|
|
- Account age: 30+ days
|
|
- Total karma: 100+
|
|
- No recent violations
|
|
- Subreddit rules understood
|
|
|
|
⚠️ **Needs Work:**
|
|
- Account exists but needs karma building
|
|
- Timeline impact: +7-14 days
|
|
- Owner assigned to karma building
|
|
|
|
❌ **Not Viable:**
|
|
- Account too new or flagged
|
|
- Alternative account identified
|
|
- Mod outreach planned
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
## Owner & Timeline
|
|
|
|
| Task | Owner | Due Date | Status |
|
|
|------|-------|----------|--------|
|
|
| Identify account | CMO | ASAP | ⏳ Pending |
|
|
| Check metrics | CMO | T-10 days | ⏳ Pending |
|
|
| Review rules | CMO | T-10 days | ⏳ Pending |
|
|
| Decision + documentation | CMO | T-7 days | ⏳ Pending |
|
|
|
|
**Target Launch:** May 17, 2026 (Tuesday)
|
|
**Verification Due:** May 10, 2026 (T-7 days)
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
## Documentation
|
|
|
|
Once verified, update these files:
|
|
- [ ] `/plans/FRE-633-reddit-ama-checklist.md` - Mark account verification complete
|
|
- [ ] `/plans/FRE-633-reddit-ama-status.md` - Update blocker status
|
|
- [ ] Daily notes - Document account details
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
## Notes
|
|
|
|
- **DO NOT** create a new Reddit account for this - requires aging time
|
|
- **DO** use an existing account with history and karma
|
|
- **DO** read subreddit rules carefully before posting
|
|
- **CONSIDER** mod outreach if account is borderline (shows good faith)
|
|
|
|
---
|
|
|
|
**Status:** ⏳ Pending account identification
|
|
**Next Action:** CMO to identify which Reddit account will be used for AMA
|